Help us pack the stadium at Hawkins Field and cheer on our High School boys baseball team as the Tigers take on Franklin Road Academy on Monday, March 24.
By Grace Ann Lukach, Spirit Store Manager
The Downtown Derby at Hawkins Field is set to be an exciting evening of baseball and school spirit! Mark your calendars for Monday, March 24, and join us at Hawkins Field as USN takes on Franklin Road Academy in a thrilling matchup, kicking off at 5 p.m.
Before heading to the game, fuel up at Pizza Perfect on 21st Avenue, where 20% of all proceeds will go to USN — a perfect way to support the team and enjoy great food.
Be sure to arrive early! The first 100 students through the gates will receive a bag of Cracker Jacks and a USN pom-pom to help cheer on the team.
Show your school pride by wearing USN colors, and don’t forget to preorder your Downtown Derby T-shirt to complete the look.
Come out, bring your school spirit, and enjoy a thrilling evening of baseball at Hawkins Field!
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USN Mission: University School of Nashville models the best educational practices. In an environment that represents the cultural and ethnic composition of Metropolitan Nashville, USN fosters each student’s intellectual, artistic, and athletic potential, valuing and inspiring integrity, creative expression, a love of learning, and the pursuit of excellence.